Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2020 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Overview - Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2020 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2020 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	59.1 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	115 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	87.5 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	12
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	847 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,160 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	950 mm	Width	915 mm
Height	Height	1,345 mm	Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2020

The Tracer 900 GT is the perfect bike for those who find the naked MT-09 too spartan for sporty country road riding. Thanks to the longer swingarm and better aerodynamics, the high-speed problems that the predecessor had to contend with have now been largely eliminated. The premium version in the form of the Tracer 900 GT goes one better and can also convince with great comfort features.

powerful engine

top chassis

fun to ride

good stability

successful revision of aerodynamics

comfort gain for pillion passenger

cruise control

heated grips

TFT colour display

Very low payload

pillion footrest system restricts freedom of movement

no cornering ABS

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.